Memoirs Giveaway: DO-OVER by Robin Hemley and JANTSEN'S GIFT by Pam Cope and Amy Molloy
Thanks to Anna of Hachette Books I have up to 5 copies of each book to give away!
Book Description:
Robin Hemley's childhood made a wedgie of his memory, leaving him sore and embarrassed for over forty years. He was the most pitiful kindergartner, the least spirited summer camper, and dateless for prom. In fact, there's nary an event from his youth that couldn't use improvement. If only he could do them all over a few decades later, with an adult's wisdom, perspective, and giant-like height...
In the spirit of cult film classics like Billy Madison and Wet Hot American Summer, in DO-OVER! Hemley reencounters paper mache, revisits his childhood home, and finally attends the prom--bringing readers the thrill of recapturing a misspent youth and discovering what's most important: simple pleasures, second chances, and the forgotten joys of recess.
Book Description:
Nine years ago, Pam Cope owned a cozy hair salon in the tiny town of Neosho, Missouri, and her life revolved around her son's baseball games, her daughter's dance lessons, and family trips to places like Disney World. She had never been out of the country, nor had she any desire to travel far from home.
Then, on June 16th, 1999, her life changed forever with the death of her 15-year-old son from an undiagnosed heart ailment.
Needing to get as far away as possible from everything that reminded her of her loss, she accepted a friend's invitation to travel to Vietnam, and, from the moment she stepped off the plane, everything she had been feeling since her son's death began to shift. By the time she returned home, she had a new mission: to use her pain to change the world, one small step at a time, one child at a time. Today, she is the mother of two children adopted from Vietnam. More than that, she and her husband have created a foundation called "Touch A Life," dedicated to helping desperate children in countries as far-flung as Vietnam, Cambodia and Ghana.
Pam Cope's story is on one level a moving, personal account of loss and recovery, but on a deeper level, it offers inspiration to anyone who has ever suffered great personal tragedy or those of us who dream about making a difference in the world.
The number of entrants to this giveawy will determine how many sets of each book I will give away.
1-10 entrants= 1
11-20 entrants= 2
21-30 entrants= 3
31-45entrants= 4
45 or more entrants = 5 sets
Here are the rules:
1. For one entry, leave a comment and tell me which book you would like. You can enter for both and I will do two seperate draws using Random.org. Please be sure to include email address (if it isn't available in your profile), so that I can contact you if you win.
2. For a two more entries, post about this giveaway on your blog and leave link to your blog post in the comments. You will also get an entry for each person who tells me that they learned about this giveaway from you.
3. For another 5 more entries: Become a Follower of my blog or subscribe to my blog through Google Reader or other subscription service. If you are already a subsriber or follower you still get the five extra entries! Please do not comment that you are a follower five times! I will give you the extra entries myself. I will delete any extra entries that you make as it will just confuse me when I go to pick the winners.
The giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents only.
The winner’s mailing address: NO P.O. Boxes.Only one entry per household/IP address.
This giveaway will end on Friday April 24st Midnight E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email, so remember to include your email address in the comments, if it isn't available in your profile! Winners must respond within three days or will be disquilified. Therefore, if your moving or going on a trip, etc. . please let me know.
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I would love to be entered in both drawings. Do-Over sounds like an amusing read, and Jantsen's Gift sounds lovely and inspiring (if bittersweet). Thanks for the opportunity!
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
nfmgirl said... March 24, 2009 5:28 AM
I'm a follower
nfmgirl said... March 24, 2009 5:28 AM
Please enter me for Do-Over! I subscribe to your blog in Google Reader. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
bermudaonion said... March 24, 2009 5:45 AM
Both of these books sound great. Please enter me for both.
I follow your blog via Blogger's follow function. Thanks.
Marie said... March 24, 2009 7:07 AM
I'd lik Do-Over.
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bridget3420 said... March 24, 2009 7:15 AM
I'm already a follower.
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bridget3420 said... March 24, 2009 7:15 AM
I'd like to enter both contests (but if forced to choose, would pick Do-Over).
I subscribe via googlereader.
Email in profile.
Karen in TN said... March 24, 2009 7:50 AM
I would like to be entered for Do-Over. Thanks!
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Rachel said... March 24, 2009 11:44 AM
I'd love to be entered in both.
I follow.
MJ said... March 24, 2009 12:50 PM
I'd love to be entered for both books.
I follow.
Stacie said... March 24, 2009 3:57 PM
Please enter me in both giveaways! Both of these books sound wonderful!
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
Annie said... March 24, 2009 4:33 PM
I'm a follower!
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
Annie said... March 24, 2009 4:33 PM
I'd love to be entered for either book please, thank you.
And I'm a current follower.
AmandaSue said... March 24, 2009 6:08 PM
Either book sounds fascinating. Thanks!
Debbie said... March 24, 2009 7:25 PM
Just wanted to let you know that I posted this on Win A Book. No need to enter me though.
Bridget said... March 25, 2009 5:22 AM
I would be very happy to win either of these books -- thank you for the chance!
and, I'm a Follower1
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Gwendolyn B. said... March 25, 2009 7:39 AM
Hi Teddy,
Please enter my name for a chance to win Jansten's Gift.
I am a follower and posted about this giveaway here: http://aseasontoread.blogspot.com/2009/03/who-would-like-to-win-book.html
Wanda said... March 25, 2009 8:15 AM
I would love to be entered for Jantsen's Gift.. The cover definitely caught my eye!
I am already a subscriber via google reader!
ramyasbookshelf@gmail.com
Ramya said... March 25, 2009 11:01 AM
I would love a chance to read either of these books!
Also, I'm a new follower.
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
Marie said... March 25, 2009 12:33 PM
I would like to be entered for Jantsen's Gift. It sounds extremely interesting and sad at the same time, yet compelling. Thanks for the chance.
loves3cats said... March 25, 2009 1:03 PM
I blogged about this here:
http://daughterandfurbabies.blogspot.com/2009/03/win-1-of-2-books.html
loves3cats said... March 25, 2009 1:06 PM
I am a follower.
loves3cats said... March 25, 2009 1:06 PM
Please include me in your giveaway. I have not read either book so please include me in the drawing for both.
Thanks
debbie
debdesk9@verizon.net
Debs Desk said... March 25, 2009 5:09 PM
Please enter me for Jantsen's Gift. I've been really wanting to read that one. Thanks!
tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com
olympianlady said... March 25, 2009 5:49 PM
I guess you could enter me for Do-Over as well. I'm not as excited about that one, but would like to read it. Thanks!
tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com
olympianlady said... March 25, 2009 5:51 PM
Would love to be entered for both drawings--thanks.
Karin said... March 25, 2009 7:21 PM
Please enter me in the contest for Do Over.
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Kaye said... March 26, 2009 1:15 PM
Please enter me for both books. They sound like such good reads.
Thanks! :0)
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Dawn M. said... March 28, 2009 12:49 AM
I subscribe with google reader. :0)
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Dawn M. said... March 28, 2009 12:50 AM
Please enter me for both books. They sound great - Thanks so much.
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Neas Nuttiness said... March 28, 2009 9:53 AM
I'm a follower.
Thank you!
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Neas Nuttiness said... March 28, 2009 9:53 AM
I would like to be entered to win Jantsen's Gift.
akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
I already follow your blog.
Alyce said... March 28, 2009 11:29 AM
I blogged about it here:
http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2009/03/weekly-giveaway-roundup_28.html
Alyce said... March 28, 2009 1:42 PM
both sound great thanks for the giveaway
mindy said... March 28, 2009 5:39 PM
I would love to enter for both books please, They both sound great to me, I would be happy reading Do-Over or Jantsen's Gift.
Thanks for the giveaway!
auntrene said... March 28, 2009 5:44 PM
I am a new follower, Thank You!
auntrene said... March 28, 2009 5:47 PM
WOW!!! I would love to be entered to win both books. They really sound like great reads! As usually, I pass my books along to my sisters or mom after I read them. Thanks jacquecurl@gmail.com
minishoes said... March 28, 2009 6:01 PM
I follow jacquecurl@gmail.com
minishoes said... March 28, 2009 6:02 PM
I would love to read "Do Over". It sounds entertaining!
Thanks
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BUSY BEE said... March 29, 2009 10:55 AM
Please enter me for both. I'm also a follower. Thanks for hosting.
ravndahl@hotmail.com
Kerri said... March 29, 2009 3:17 PM
Love to have either/both/any.
Thanks,
darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com
Lady Roxi said... March 30, 2009 5:03 PM
Do-over, because I have somethings I'd like to do again if I had the chance!
alexandrea said... March 31, 2009 2:38 AM
I'd like to read do over
thanks
msboatgal at aol.com
scottsgal said... March 31, 2009 1:54 PM
I would love to win both books. THank you for the chance
Thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
tatertot374 said... March 31, 2009 5:22 PM
I would love to win either book they both sound great.
malleycc said... April 1, 2009 10:58 AM
Do over is on my must read list.
judyv12306 said... April 2, 2009 10:26 AM
Please enter me for both drawaings.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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liane66 said... April 3, 2009 10:55 AM
Please enter me in both draws.
I'm a follower.
gypsyrover21(at)yahoo(dot)ca
NotNessie said... April 4, 2009 5:38 AM
Oh, please enter me for Do-Over. I tried to snag a copy and failed.
bookfoolery at yahoo dot com
I follow you, of course. Sorry I haven't been around much, lately. April is going to be a killer but I'll probably become a good blogger, again, in May (hope, hope).
Bookfool said... April 6, 2009 5:54 PM
I would like to enter for both books.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye said... April 8, 2009 9:01 AM
Both books sound like ones I would enjoy.
Sandra K321 said... April 8, 2009 12:31 PM
i would love to win do over
Miranda said... April 8, 2009 7:07 PM
I'd like to be entered for both, please. Both look like great reads.
jwx4 said... April 9, 2009 7:48 PM
Please enter me for JENTSEN'S GIFT
I am a follower
madeleine444 AT gmail DOT com
Madeleine said... April 11, 2009 7:38 AM
I am a folloer
Madeleine said... April 11, 2009 7:38 AM
Looks like a good book. Please enter me in the giveaway
Belinda M said... April 12, 2009 7:58 PM
I would love a chance to win Do-Over. Thanks
rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net
Becca said... April 13, 2009 8:31 AM
I'm a follower!
rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net
Becca said... April 13, 2009 8:32 AM
I would love to win a copy of DO-OVER
Wanda said... April 15, 2009 7:31 PM
I would love to win a copy of JANTSEN'S GIFT
Wanda said... April 15, 2009 7:32 PM
I would love to win, please enter me in both of these wonderful book giveaways.
They both look great. :-)
Thank you for hosting it, Teddy!
bookreviewsbybobbie(AT)gmail(DOT)com
-Bobbie
bookreviewsbybobbie said... April 15, 2009 9:59 PM
I would love to be entered in the drawing for a copy of Do-Over by Robin Hemley.
scrappylouisa(at)yahoo(dot)com
Shirley said... April 16, 2009 7:24 AM
I'm a follower.
scrappylouisa(at)yahoo(dot)com
Shirley said... April 16, 2009 7:25 AM
I would love to own Jantsen's Gift.
Elisabet
liveleisurely@yahoo.com
Anonymous said... April 16, 2009 6:27 PM
I am a follower.
(Jantsen's Gift)
Elisabet
liveleisurely@yahoo.com
Anonymous said... April 16, 2009 6:28 PM
I think "Do-Over" sounds like a funny memoir. Thanks.
pamelashockley at netscape dot net
Pam said... April 16, 2009 10:06 PM
I think "Jantsen's Gift" sounds like a heart warming book. THanks.
pamelashockley at netscape dot net
Pam said... April 16, 2009 10:06 PM
I would like Jantsen's Gift if I win :P
I will follow after this post.
jaam121388 at yahoo dot com
nightdweller20 said... April 18, 2009 11:15 AM
I'd like to enter both drawings, although Do-Over would be my first choice of the two.
Thanks much!!
Lisa Richardson
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Lisa Richardson said... April 19, 2009 11:04 PM
I would like to enter both! They both sound amazing!
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Chris said... April 21, 2009 7:01 PM
Following!
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Chris said... April 21, 2009 7:01 PM
I would love to win both of these books. They both look interesting!!
Wanda said... April 23, 2009 8:57 PM
Please enter me for both books - they look very interesting.
z. Smith said... April 24, 2009 9:31 AM
Do Over looks compelling. Thanks for this lovely giveaway.
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traveler said... April 24, 2009 10:50 AM
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